The Psalms: The First Four Decades

The Psalms in Decades, Volume 1: The First Decade

Scripture commands us to sing the psalms (Col. 3:16; Jas. 5:13), but do we sing with understanding? In the volumes of this sermon series, pastor Douglas Wilson preaches through each psalm and holds their stark poetry before our eyes. As we are confronted with questions like "Can we really sing this?" and "Is this really our theology?" we begin to witness the potency of worshiping God in the beauty of holiness. The following topics are included in this set:

1. Prelude to the Psalms (Col. 3:16-17)

2. Wheat and Chaff (Psalm 1)

3. The Rod of Iron (Psalm 2)

4. From His Holy Hill (Psalm 3)

5. Worship is Warfare (Psalm 4)

6. The Hatred of God (Psalm 5)

Not available: Psalm 6

7. No Level Playing Field (Psalm 7)

8. Under His Feet (Psalm 8)

9. Poetic Justice (Psalm 9)

10. Break Their Evil Arms (Psalm 10)

The Psalms in Decades, Volume 2: The Second Decade

Scripture commands us to sing the psalms (Col. 3:16; Jas. 5:13), but do we sing with understanding? In the volumes of this sermon series, pastor Douglas Wilson preaches through each psalm and holds their stark poetry before our eyes. As we are confronted with questions like "Can we really sing this?" and "Is this really our theology?" we begin to witness the potency of worshiping God in the beauty of holiness.The following topics are included in this set:

1. Raining Bear Traps (Psalm 11)

2. When the Wicked Strut (Psalm 12)

3. An Argument God Loves (Psalm 13)

4. Secret Atheism (Psalm 14)

5. Friends of God (Psalm 15)

6. Pleasures Forevermore (Psalm 16)

7. Greasy Enemies (Psalm 17)

8. The Warrior God (Psalm 18)

9. Three Books (Psalm 19)

10. The Pulpit and Politics (Psalm 20)

The Psalms in Decades, Volume 3: The Third Decade

Scripture commands us to sing the psalms (Col. 3:16; Jas. 5:13), but do we sing with understanding? In the volumes of this sermon series, pastor Douglas Wilson preaches through each psalm and holds their stark poetry before our eyes. As we are confronted with questions like "Can we really sing this?" and "Is this really our theology?" we begin to witness the potency of worshiping God in the beauty of holiness. The following topics are included in this set:

1. Joy and Strength (Psalm 21)

2. Christus Victor (Psalm 22)

3. A Shepherd Lord (Psalm 23)

4. Lift Up Your Heads (Psalm 24)

5. Simultaneous Shame and Confidence (Psalm 25)

6. Judge Me, O God (Psalm 26)

7. Inexorable Light (Psalm 27)

8. Imprecatory Prayer (Psalm 28)

9. Holiness and Thunder (Psalm 29)

10. Arguing with God (Psalm 30)

The Psalms in Decades, Volume 4: The Fourth Decade

Scripture commands us to sing the psalms (Col. 3:16; Jas. 5:13), but do we sing with understanding? In the volumes of this sermon series, pastor Douglas Wilson preaches through each psalm and holds their stark poetry before our eyes. As we are confronted with questions like "Can we really sing this?" and "Is this really our theology?" we begin to witness the potency of worshiping God in the beauty of holiness. The following topics are included in this set:

1. Trust in All Times (Psalm 31)

2. Complete Forgiveness of Sin (Psalm 32)

3. Rejoice in the Creator (Psalm 33)

4. This Poor Man Cried (Psalm 34)

5. Appealing to God (Psalm 35)

6. Fat Faith (Psalm 36)

7. Inherit the Earth (Psalm 37)

8. Forgiven Sinners with Backbone (Psalm 38)

9. A Walking Shadow (Psalm 39)

10. Sacrifices and Burnt Offerings (Psalm 40)